Asbestos Information

Asbestos is a name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of long silky fibers. Asbestos is known for its unique properties of being resistant to abrasion, inert to acid and alkaline solutions and stable at high temperatures. Because of these attributes, asbestos was widely used in construction and industry. Asbestos fibers are woven together or incorporated within other materials to create many products.

There are hazards when working with asbestos. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality/Division of Air Quality has prepared a pamphlet with more specific information. That pamphlet can be downloaded by clicking here.

It is necessary to use a certified asbestos company for disposal. The most recent list of these companies can be found below.

For other questions and to find a list of all rules and regulations pertaining to asbestos removal, visit the DAQ website: http://www.airquality.utah.gov and scroll down to find the "asbestos" link in the left column.